FPGA Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title

FPGA Engineer with Security Clearance

Role Summary

Design and deliver FPGA-based solutions for control and signal-processing applications, primarily for radar and mission-critical embedded systems. Work on-site with a cross-functional engineering team to architect, implement, verify, and integrate production FPGA designs that meet stringent performance, reliability, and security requirements.

Experience Level

Senior-level: the role requires substantial prior experience. Guidance: minimum of 8 years of relevant FPGA or digital design experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include translating system requirements into FPGA designs, implementing and verifying RTL, and supporting integration and documentation.

• Design, develop, and deliver production-quality FPGA solutions from concept through production.
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed FPGA design requirements and architecture.
• Implement designs in VHDL (or Verilog) with emphasis on reliability and maintainability.
• Perform design verification using self-checking tests, directed and constrained-random testing, and coverage analysis.
• Work with systems, hardware, and software teams to ensure successful integration and delivery.
• Prepare and review technical documentation: requirements, verification plans, and user guides.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to technical approach and system-level decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead small technical teams as needed.

Requirements

Must-have and desirable technical qualifications for successful candidates.

Must-have

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant FPGA or digital design experience.
• Proven RTL design experience using VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA platforms; Altera/Intel preferred (also AMD/Xilinx, Microchip).
• Proficiency with synthesis tools (Vivado, Quartus, Synplify) and timing-closure/debug workflows.
• Experience developing FPGA requirements, design documentation, and verification artifacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice-to-have

• RTL simulation tools (Questasim) and advanced FPGA platforms (MPSoC, RFSoC, Ultrascale+, Versal, Stratix, Agilex).
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (GbE, DDR, JESD, PCIe) and hardware protocols (RS-422, USB, PCIe).
• Familiarity with Linux environments and software/hardware driver integration.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ or scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell).
• Background in radar, signal processing, digital communications, or control systems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field is required. The role requires an Active DoD Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Minimum of 8 years of relevant FPGA/digital design experience was specified.

About the Company

Company: FishEye Software

Headquarters: Tewksbury, MA, USA

FishEye Software develops and supports mission-critical software and real-time data access solutions for defense and government customers, with expertise in embedded systems, signal processing, and secure FPGA and radar applications. Recognized as a Boston Globe Top Places to Work.